Entain Surges Amid World Cup Boost | Ireland News

Entain’s first-half results are flying high, with a 5% jump in net gaming revenue—beating expectations—driven by explosive online growth, especially in the UK and Australia. Despite shuttering physical shops in Ireland and Northern Ireland, UK and Ireland revenue rose 8%, thanks to a 13% surge in online betting. The World Cup fueled new users and BetBuilder adoption, boosting sports betting revenue 11%. Underlying earnings hit £479 million, a 2% dip from last year but still ahead of forecasts. CEO Stella David is thrilled, citing strong player engagement and a clear path to sustained growth amid evolving regulations. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/f3dce4231454bcfb